About
Gavin Chambers studied Furniture & Product Design at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, graduating in 1992 with a BA Honours Degree
As the son of a successful architect, Gavin naturally refers to architectural forms in the design language of ‘Chambers Design’, his most significant influences being ‘Modernism’ and ‘Brutalism’.
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Modernism is analytical and rational, emphasising function, rejecting ornament and embracing minimalism.
Brutalism (from the French ‘béton brut’ – meaning “raw concrete”) is a term coined by British architectural critic Reyner Banham. The style emphasises clear exhibition of structure, the validation of materials, and memorability as image.
The Chambers Design Philosophy
Simplicity, honesty of materials, minimal waste in the cutting of components, no unnecessary adornments, and being inspired by what is around us, old and new, rather than being driven by the fashion of the time.
Main Design Influences
Architecture
Craig Ellwood, Pierre Keonig, Mies Van Der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Denys Lasdun
Furniture
Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Le Corbusier, & Ray Eames
Lighting Design
Poul Henningsen, particularly because of his use of solid materials as diffusers for the light as opposed to using translucent materials, such as frosted glass, plastic, or fabric. Most influential are the PH5 lamp, and the Artichoke Lamp. Other influential light designers include Le Klint, Vico Magistretti (creator of the Atollo table lamp), and Verner Panton